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[@GolfSidekick]

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[@gabrielgadsden3514]

Watching for 5 ish years now and have seen constant improvement w/ GS strategy

[@damico18]

playa, thank you so much. i usually hit around 105, last year i dipped into the 90s, havent yet this year. took all your advice and listened to those audio books you said to listen to. in the past week i shot a 97 (lowest in a year) and then this morning i shot a 88, breaking 90 for the first time! thank you so much for your approach to the game. Whadda playa I am now!

[@GolfSidekick]

Boom boom. That’s what is all about. How does it feel?

[@DaveHesterYUUUUUUUP]

Haha play on playa, keep hitting smart shots my boa

[@damico18]

@@GolfSidekick feels great! was rock hard all day!

[@BDO-og9xp]

Awesome Damico 👊 Matty Boom Boom Has Helped My Game Along Too In fact, just beat my best score of 99 by three strokes yesterday with a 96 ! Can’t tell you how exciting that was GIOTG is shaving a few extra strokes But I gotta say, I took a lot of heat on the practice green my last two trips out only practicing one and two foot putts. Seems the higher up players find that to be a bit foolish

[@michaelspadaro255]

I have constantly been getting cards of 92,93,95. My mates all say once I get ‘real’ clubs I’ll break into 80s but your videos make me realize it’s always two or three silly mistakes in my approaches that are the true reasons I choke lower scoring. Playa mindset will get me to 80 by the end of summer Im putting my word down now👊🏽

[@peterwalker2377]

same!! Im doing mid to late 80s but just those 1 or 2 or 5 stupid duffs messes with my head!!

[@gcoffey223]

Like a BAUSSS!!

[@badebw]

For sure

[@richardanderson5894]

Retired recently. Spent the Canadian winter watching Sidekick videos. Got Swingtweak lessons and completely changed my golf mindset thanks to Matt. In 4 months I went from struggling to break 100, to mid 90s almost every round. Shot 87 the other day. Best round EVER. Why? Best short game ever and no penalties. Way of the playa 👍

[@gcoffey223]

BAUSS move!!

[@skizzot91r]

First, Boyfriends

[@JordanGebhardt]

You get a birdie on your next hole! ;)

[@GolfSidekick]

Wadda first

[@ianrobertson1647]

That might just be the best video you've ever done. This is the one where I would say to someone, if you only watch one Golf video, make it this one. So informative and makes you want to go out immediately and try things out, which is exactly what I'm going to do right now.

[@GolfSidekick]

Top 5 for sure

[@beanieservi7085]

Yes!!!

[@toddstroger9505]

My favorite mental and postional coach. I have learned and implemented some swing mechanics I learned from youtube. I have been playing almost 30 years and find knowing where the ball should be struck has helped my ball striking.

[@formula2tom225]

1 of your very best videos...lowering handicaps and raising golfers enjoyment on the course is your Gift..

[@marcdempsey8739]

Used your course management tips I've stopped the 1 in 10 shots and come down 2 shots already. Much more consistent scoring now. Cheers Matt

[@danielowen5889]

After years of self doubt.. I have fully embraced this... thank you baus.. went 7 iron 7 iron 56 degree and 2 putt today.. 345 hole...

[@erickayson588]

I always think about that shot in the Summer of 03.

[@bradleyrounds9148]

​@erickayson588 she probably doesn't remember you, though😅

[@eastaro101]

It was summer 94. Charlie had all of us surrounded

[@martinmix7464]

Your videos have completely changed how I think of my golf game. I can't wait to get out and play my "new" game. I've been playing in the 90s and now believe I've absolutely got the skill to shoot in the 80s maybe even low 80s, but I've approached the game all wrong for so many years. Thank you!

[@KennyG512]

Thanks!

[@cooluniquefinds]

This video is absolute gold, and a great culmination of many of your tips and course management strategy. I used to shoot mid 90s. Now I’m consistently 83 to 85 with all these strategies. You da man!

[@GolfSidekick]

Come on boy let’s get an 80

[@peterwalker2377]

nearly all your vids are gold, but this is the absolute best yet. Ima watch this over and over

[@bertrandbuisson3.14]

You make life so much easier on the golf course! I am about to finally break 90 thanks to your tips and I am no longer getting angry when I play bad. Thanks man!😊😊😊

[@observedstatue4512]

Only really started playing golf back in May, used to play here n there growing up. Was a 90-95 player before coming across this channel and this morning I shot a 86 at one of the more challenging courses near me. Forget a golf coach I got bucket hat man

[@amichaels-v3]

I am absolutely loving your style, Sidekick. Your thought process and personality is off the charts (in a great way). I've become a big fan after watching only a few of your videos! :-)

[@slwsnowman4038]

Your videos have helped me figure out the course management and I've started to visibly get better.

[@sam-the-manhere4773]

Good video. Watched this weekend & kept several points in mind today. Just returned from shooting an 8 over 44 in league play today. Thanks.

[@Be_Good_Do_Good]

Saved and downloaded. I’ll watch this video before every important round I play. Thank you.

[@wesball1604]

This is probably the best and most comprehensive strategic video on how to play a course. Thanks so much. have really enjoyed learning from you.

[@GolfSidekick]

you are welcome playa

[@beanieservi7085]

@@GolfSidekickagreed!!!

[@aarnlewis]

I absolutely love these strategies! My new favorite personal stat is GSIR (Greenside In Regulation).

[@DaveHesterYUUUUUUUP]

This channel is the best, i can already shoot par or better at most courses but i absolutely love the content

[@peanutbutterpat3]

Appreciate the videos! The great advice has helped me take second in my club champ and first in the Net!

[@jamesd8542]

24:26 Absolutely! Using a wedge matrix changed the whole game for me. I have comfortable shots from 50-130 yards using 4 different wedges with 50%, 75% and full swings. Using that knowledge and applying so much of your advice has made golf incredibly fun. 99 problems but a pitch ain't one!

[@jamesd8542]

And to add to my comment... on the range, prior to my round, I prefer to practice these wedge shots to dial in the tempo instead of busting out the driver like I see so many people do. If you can make consistant contact with a half swing, the rest of your game will follow suit

[@GolfSidekick]

YESSSS This is the way playa Short game has everything that the long game has and the tempo town can transfer to the long shots quickly

[@TroyLane33]

Master thinker of playing the course. A+

[@Ruckus45]

This channel has helped me so much. Went from having the wheels fall off a few times a round because I was trying to be a hero. Now I'm a consistent bogey golfer, and that's fine. Now I just need to use this consistency and gain some shots from time to time

[@GolfSidekick]

BOOM

[@DoubleBogeyBaker]

I just shot my PB of 84. I hit 11 greens in reg and 9 fairways in regulation. I had four 3 putts and more than 5 tap in pars. I was close to my goal I set to shoot 79 within my first year of playing golf. I couldn’t do it without you playa

[@krispybowgod9656]

First year golfing trying to break 80? Sounds pretty sus or you are just some kind of elite level athlete. Most golfers don’t even sniff breaking 90 for a few years of consistent golf

[@p4fizzle]

Sounds like a fun round!

[@russellland4407]

Welcome to the promised land … Love it !! Keep these pearls coming Baus

[@EvaneRS]

Best putter on YT back at it. please dont ever change your vid style.

[@rhutchins88]

Absolutely fantastic advice. I have been watching your videos for a while and there is no question you are providing great information. It is also a bit obvious to me that maybe english is not your first language so I will offer this little bit of advice. The word you should be using in your explanations is “confidence” or “Confidently”. “Confidentiality” means something different. “Confidentiality” means to keep something secret. In your explanations for example example it would be “Chose a club you can hit with confidence or you could confidently hit to your chosen target”. Hope this helps. Please receive this as it is intended to be helpful not negative. Keep up the great content. Thank you.

[@dougmacdougall2097]

lol, it’s all part of the persona playa. Matty boom boom knows his words.

[@SteelTiiTan]

For me to drop strokes I've found just being positive and confident when approaching the green is massive; giving yourself positivity and confidence self talk before a chip or putt is so massive for the short game

[@align700n]

I love the law of low expectations. This has helped my putting significantly. I used to always try so hard to one putt that often times I would make a mistake and end up three putting. I’ve found that just by simply trying to get it close then two putt I’m making more one putts. Just subscribed and loving your videos btw. Keep em coming! Now excuse me as I’m heading to the course to try to break 90. 😊

[@GolfSidekick]

Well done playa, you made the right choice Lower expectations and accepting shots as good shots is freeing fo sho

[@duffer0309]

Short game saved my round today. 5th hole, hit the dreaded “s” shot. Lucky to be 14 yards from green. Chipped to 2 feet. Next hole terrible drive could not shoot toward green. Hit really good shot 52 yards from pin. Chipped to 13 feet made the putt for par. Next hole hit low drive that didn’t make it to the fairway. Over 200 yards out. Hit my most confidential 7W about 60 yards outs. Pitched to 20ft and made the putt. I could have given up but I just went and figured out what I wanted to do with my next shot.

[@beanieservi7085]

Fantastic stuff Thanks again

[@KennyG512]

Just broke 80 in a tournament following GS principles! #confidential

[@Perki-lm6lb]

My typical score is usually around low 90s with a best of 86. I’ve been watching your videos for the last 2 months and been implementing your course management into my game. Today I shot a 78. I always killed myself off the tee trying to bomb driver, and I couldn’t chip. I switched to toe down chipping and only took driver twice today. Thanks for making me have confidentiality!

[@GolfSidekick]

Nice playa. Easy game

[@liammarais2307]

You the man Matt.

[@r.m.3731]

Just came here to say I almost broke 90 for the first time yesterday. Shot a 92. A month or two ago I broke 100 for the first time this year. These videos have helped me more than anything else.

[@AJPinto-YOYO]

Topic request - "How does a playa recover from a bad round?" Seriously asking, what sorts of things do you do after a bad round? I'm a relatively new subscriber and have learned a lot from your channel! Been on a steady improvement until my last round that went totally off the rails. 😞

[@Jhack]

Gotta remember that everyone only plays to their handicaps 8/20 times and everyone has shitty golf days, even the best guys, and they happen for any number of indiscernible reasons. Bad round? You just had one of the 12/20 that don't matter, practise a bit, get back out there and accept the shit days

[@sledgehamner]

Just think of it as feedback. What few things lost you the most strokes? Then go fix those: 3 putts, double chips, missing approaches in bad spots, not in play off the tree, or hero shots. You're either winning or you're learning, and that leads to winning.

[@jacqueslevesque6576]

Love it! Keep up the good work :)

[@kiwi120880]

Do you have a video about the punch shot ? I have practiced today but it went all directions 😅 sometime with a big hook curve , sometimes just straight … I’m a 18,7 now thanks to your videos

[@juiceqc7716]

Par is a social construct. Pure Confidentiality.

[@GolfSidekick]

Living my truth playa

[@georgegrossi9571]

Thanks for the Italian language lesson Matty

[@robertott9925]

Best video ever on how to actually play golf....

[@michaelswisher8630]

Your advice to hit from the proper tees is essential. I am an older American living in Austria. Here (and in most European countries) the tees are marked men and women. Golfers here think this is an immutable law and I see older men hitting drives 110 yards and playing from the back tees. Crazy. Due to my age I have lost a lot of distance (I now hit pitching wedge for shots that used to be a 56 degree wedge) and I always hit from the second set of tees (ladies). I wish I had a euro for every time I have had to explain to people here why I do this.

[@jakelong3466]

New viewer here, love the humor. Serious question: why the ball change on the green?

[@KSIOjedibt]

Enjoy these, have you got any golf trips coming up?

[@GolfSidekick]

Nah. I’m tired of travelling. Maybe in 2025

[@BigD1957]

My "Go To Club" is Silks in Tampa Bay. It's everything you ever wanted to know about scoring. The dudes who hang there have very high expectations. However, as it nears closing time, the law of low expectations kicks in. 🤣

[@chazeckert9610]

bro, your wisdom is priceless

[@tomschmitt8561]

12:22 I love that song 🪶

[@arklowrockz]

Woke Playa lingo "The body positive big-boned plus size lady" Jazz finger clicks for that one Matt!!

[@brandonbullock5592]

Last week, I applied these rules and shot a 79 (which is good for me). It was surprising how well I scored, considering I didn't play particularly well. I played today and shot much better (5 over). His strategy for couse management is money. I was feeling confidential and kept my titties to the target on every chip. But truthfully, being "confidential" on every shot made all the difference.

[@GolfSidekick]

BOOM playa. I only tell you the truth The actual skill of hitting a ball can only be learned from conscious practice and coaching. The scoring essentials are always the same. We just cut and paste OUR shots into them

[@tomjcarroll]

Great content. I'm in.

[@aulettafamily]

Great video! Do you carry a driver and a mini-driver?! Also, I’ve never seen a 9 wood used before. Is that something you recommend people try out?

[@GolfSidekick]

Yeah driver 8.5° Mini driver 14° 9 wood is a cheat code, better than carrying a 4 or 5 iron but hard to find

[@eaflom]

Perfection

[@paulbeaumont3201]

Thanks Matty boom boom ❤

[@sinatabrizi4794]

Dude you're the absolute best so much content coming out and it's all gold laced with solid comedy. "I have the supreme skill I am the Kim Jong Un of golf"

[@NathanEfstation21]

@GolfSidekick what side do you recommend hitting from for a beginner? I am a naural right hander. I play ice hockey left handed which is the "Rule" as you always have your right hand on the stick and played baseball left handed to avoid the illusion of being thrown at. My right is my dominant hand and power side, my left is my contact and consistency side. Thanks in advance!

[@Justapatriot02]

Def not a pro, but go to a shop/range that has both handed clubs and try them. See what feels better for you.

[@GolfSidekick]

Go to a pro. The guy has seen everything and anything. He’ll know exactly what to do

[@NathanEfstation21]

@@GolfSidekick Appreciate the help, thanks!

[@shaynebernard]

Wada shot in summer 03. If i did it once i will probably do it again.

[@introaether937]

"The data has disproven"!!! Subtle gang banger, we knew, we knew ;)

[@deeararoa2401]

Love your tips and videos and IQ around the golf course. Do u hit down on the golf ball with your lead or trail arm? Thank u

[@GolfSidekick]

I have no idea. Should not be thinking about that to be honest. Let the ball get in the way of the club as you swing.

[@deeararoa2401]

@@GolfSidekick so u don’t compress the ball u just swing at it I am beginner

[@GolfSidekick]

@@deeararoa2401 compressing the ball is something you should ask a pro to show you right now. If you get the real fundamental now, you will play good golf forever. Dont try fiigure it out yourself. I promise, you will harm your golf more than help your golf. A pro will make you good immediately

[@AJPinto-YOYO]

This is such good advice. I wish I took my lessons earlier. There are two things in "play" during my golf round. 1st is my golf swing - which never benefitted from any KZbin video. 2nd is navigation around the course, which I really enjoy watching this channel for. Have learned a lot. I had a decent rebound in my last round. The rule of the go to club paid off because my driver went wild and had to drop down to my 5w. Made the holes longer (obviously) but I had a chance for up/down par putts vs first putt being for bogey because I was catching up from playing back from out of bounds.

[@deeararoa2401]

@@GolfSidekick but do u feel like your hitting down on the ball with your lead hand or trail hand? I want to know what you’re feeling at impact? Thank u

[@Damonkeyspanda]

Just want to say, broke 90….well, blasted under 90, two days in a row on the same course (hard course), 87 and 86. How? Using Matt’s breaking 90 rules and general game rules, playing from the hole back, getting to free throw distance, using dumb shots instead of hero shots. Only guy on KZbin to actually listen to. Love ya, guy.

[@PLP_305]

What app do you use to figure out distance with scoring, tee, appr, etc

[@JohnkelzRiggs]

I believe in a previous video, he said he uses Google Earth Edit: Someone answered down below and said it's Shot Pattern

[@williamklein6749]

What course is that? Looks nice.

[@Iron_headify]

Shot 74 today. Hit driver 1 time. This man spits the truth!

[@scottlandb6579]

Planting feathers 🪶 Growing birdies ⛳️

[@kjruss061]

Shot an 87 today like a true Playa (wearing my pillow fight Waddaplaya polo), despite a couple 3-putt greens. If I can put a few more on the fairways, and drop a few putts, 80 is within striking distancé. Thanks baus!

[@joesphreiley7757]

I’m saving strokes hitting short of the green and hitting to fat side of green.

[@jon-michael4134]

Watching from Texas appreciate the shoutouts “big conservative” space. 🤠

[@GolfSidekick]

DJT?

[@pwdrhnd23]

@@GolfSidekick FJB!

[@edmunddavis5669]

You are the best putter on KZbin...aka "The Goat"

[@GolfSidekick]

Sir Jack Nicholson is the GOAT Greatest of all time Tiger is the GOOT Greatest of our time I am the BOAT Best of all time

[@brianjohnson8918]

Immutable! A 5 star word if there ever was one! Add to any conversation to instantly sound like a genius! "This vinaigrette dressing is immutably the best ever made!" Ooooo, aaaaaah!

[@GolfSidekick]

Right up there with literally

[@tyler00215]

It’s probably because I’ve only been playing for 2 months but what do you mean when you say “confidentiality” ? Absolutely love the game

[@frankfarmer3048]

It refers to being confident in a particular shot You’re about to play or a particular club selection.

[@BeyondLumination]

What app is Matt using for all the golf course distances?

[@Rich--J]

Hi, was asked several times on the last video. It's Shot pattern.

[@BeyondLumination]

@@Rich--J I must have missed it. I appreciate you replying with the answer. Thanks

[@Troy80423]

I want to know what miracle shot you hit in the summer of ‘03. Seems to be a popular reference for you 🤣

[@xNilexX]

What App is that you use and show onscreen when talking about the distances to the hole?

[@chrisnussbaumer9516]

Google earth

[@chrisnussbaumer9516]

I stand corrected, it is the Shot Pattern app

[@KTS_85]

Looks like “The Grint”

[@GolfSidekick]

shotpattern.app/BXbu/golfsidekick

[@genepeterman20]

The way of The Playa is HARD. I don't mean that it is hard to do, but it takes time and you have to be willing to do it for all 18 holes every round. Not getting into bunkers or ponds are obviously huge mistakes that can lead to higher scores but you have to be willing to play from the hole back to the tee box to keep you out of those obstacles. Yes, it means you need to know your limits and how far you can reasonably hit each club in your bag. Not the one hero shot that you had from 200yds a very long time ago. Honestly, I like being around 140yds as that is money for my 8 iron, so I try to play that from the tee or my second shot on a par 5. Sometimes this means hitting driver but sometimes it means hitting a different club. Also, there is no shame in not getting a GIR on every hole. You need to make sure that you are hitting the club(s) that won't get you in trouble and give you confidentiality to score well. That doesn't mean you will always get par but when you no longer have double bogeys on your score card, you are heading in the right direction.

[@robmacdonald9769]

What's that banging tune playing at 12:30?

[@billtokunaga4883]

My new Callaway mini driver is quickly becoming a very confidential club...

[@bogetostart9550]

The word you’re looking for is confidently not confidentiality. Thanks for your content it is always very insightful.

[@GolfSidekick]

Incorrect playa. Confidently and confidentiality cannot be substituted

[@jpecora2]

Is that the DECADE app or something else you are using here to plot the overheads?

[@GolfSidekick]

Shot pattern

[@ezjud2631]

What is this golf course name?

[@DougdeVries-mt8zp]

Hey Playa why is the sun so large ? Where is this ?

[@littlegary77]

confidentiality

[@crispouk3070]

I don’t have a go to shot. They seem to change every time. Sometimes I play my irons so clean, that I’ll tee off with my 4 iron for the long holes. But sometimes I can’t hit my long irons and only my short irons. And some days I can only hit long clubs and driver. I got a bad case of the shanks rn

[@GolfSidekick]

Find one playa. It could be a 5 wood, 7 wood, hybrid, 7 iron, ANYTHING to get the ball IN PLAY

[@crispouk3070]

@@GolfSidekick sure 👍 weirdly, I think my 6 iron is my go too from the tee. It goes far enough. To get over any hazards but if I hook it then it’s still usually playable. Thanks for the advice. It’s my follow up shots where I pull out the fairway woods and stuff that kill me usually.

[@nd84md]

Love your videos…but those black Sox kill me!

[@brianbasford5469]

that 1-10 shot you hit in the summer of ‘03 😂

[@kellyhone2612]

Have a strong pull out game playas!

[@terryjames7]

Is that Rancho?

[@brentparkinson4966]

What is the name of the book you mentioned on golf course design? Can’t find the exact time stamp 😢

[@GolfSidekick]

The anatomy of a golf course tom doak

[@brentparkinson4966]

@@GolfSidekick thank you playa!!

[@simonbastin5346]

Brilliant 🎉😂

[@dahoop5933]

Did you quit the lefty experiment Matt? I personally thought that was a genius teaching format, for you to showcase as a real high handicapper - genius.

[@GolfSidekick]

No not abandoned. Will resume in September. I forgot my left handed clubs. I went 3 hours away from Bangkok for two months

[@bradleyrounds9148]

Never forget it's the FairERway

[@derekilopan]

Third, like a baus.

[@paulrudd814]

Body positive!

[@nthoang1293]

the biggest difference between you and me is how you make those 3-4ft putts look like a joke. its incredible. I sweat over them like a wet dog

[@align700n]

I’m an amateur so take this for what it is. One thing I have found is that the more you practice those and the more confidence that you gain the bigger that hole gets.

[@bs2758]

Which course is that matty boomboom?

[@garyrae5413]

Bonjour MF,it’s been a while-so needed this little refresher after yet another back 9 collapse🤬😢 The way of the playa…its the future👊🏼👊🏼